The Warriors have the luxury of not rushing Cousins back, with plenty of depth in their frontcourt and they will likely use a combination of Jordan Bell, Kevon Looney and Damian Jones at the five as well as Draymond Green and Kevin Durant in smaller lineups.

Cousins signed a one-year, $5.3-million deal with the Warriors after averaging 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks per game last season for the New Orleans Pelicans.